TB HIV Care is a non-profit company that aims to improve TB management by increasing access to TB and HIV diagnosis, care, treatment and community-based adherence support. Our intergrated approach to addressing both TB and HIV issues has made the company a pioneer in implementing a comprehensive system of support for TB & HIV clients
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Purpose of the position:
- The stock controller is responsible for ensuring the timely supply of essential health products and other inventory items, as well as coordinating the maintenance of healthcare equipment in compliance with regulatory standards and organizational requirements.
Minimum requirements:
Education
- Grade 12 with mathematics
Job Requirements:
- At least 3 – 5 years’ work experience in government and / or NPO sectors
- Basic computer skills
- Minimal overnight travel (up to 10%) by land or air if required
- Drivers license and own car
- Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, and routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics
- SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
- Willing to work overtime
Advantageous:
- A qualification in Microsoft Office: Word & Excel
- Fluent in English. Fluency in local languages
- Qualification procurement and stock management
Duties and Responsibilities
- Liaise with stakeholders
- Assist the delegated Professional Nurse in managing Health Products within scope of practice
- Ordering, receiving, storing, and issuing of stock to ensure optimal availability. This includes all commodities provided by DoH facilities and those to be procured through the funder
- Coordinating health equipment manintenance.
- Ensuring that stock and equipment is managed according to the organisation and funder requirements.
- Managing medical waste
- Compiling and submitting reports
- Weekly stock counts of all commodities, both medical and non-medical items, with stock card submissions to funder as required
- Temperature monitoring of pharmacy store room
Skills and Competencies
- Good communication skills
- Coordination skills
- Liaison skills
- Networking
- Problem-solving skills
- Knowledge management
- Planning and organising
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Purpose of the position:
- Coordinate projects to develop, implement, and support comprehensive programs for Key Populations, focusing on prevention, treatment, and care. These initiatives include addressing human rights violations and providing psychosocial interventions for Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM).
- The Project Coordinator plays a crucial role as a key member of the Project Management Team, overseeing the HIV Prevention Project. This position involves a comprehensive range of responsibilities, including the effective administration, organization, and coordination of all project activities. The Project Coordinator ensures that the project's objectives—such as reducing HIV transmission rates and increasing community awareness—are met efficiently and effectively.
- Additionally, the Project Coordinator is tasked with maintaining clear communication among team members, stakeholders, and community partners. This includes organizing regular meetings, monitoring progress against project goals, and implementing necessary adjustments to keep the project on track. By ensuring that all operational processes are streamlined, the Project Coordinator significantly contributes to creating a structured environment in which the project can thrive and respond dynamically to challenges. Their leadership is essential in fostering collaboration and driving the project towards its successful completion.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year College/University or equivalent - Knowledge/Information Services, Education, Health, Behavioural, Life/Social Sciences, Human Resource Management, Health Economist, Public Health, Social Science, Nursing, Medicine, or related field
- NIMART Certified
- Dispensing Licence
- Registration with South African Nursing Council
Advantageous
- Certificate in Project Management
- Certificate in Human Resource Management
- Advanced Diploma in Primary Health Care SANC registered
Experience:
- 2 years’ experience in working with Key Populations: MSM/TG
- At least 2 years’ experience in Project Management
- Experience in analysing Data and summarising vast amounts of Data into Graphs
- Minimum Two (2) years progressively responsible experience in Development Program co-ordination, Key Populations, or related Public Health Project Management
- Technical experience in one or more of the following areas: Stakeholder Relations, Technical Support, Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation, Internal/External Stakeholder Communications
Job Requirements:
- Occasional overnight travel (up to 20%) by land or air if required
- Advanced knowledge of HIV/Aids and TB Management
- Own Car
- Valid Driver’s license
- Intermediate personal computer skills, including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, and graphics.
- Efficient in Microsoft Office
- Willing to work overtime
Duties and Responsibilities
- The incumbent is assigned all or part of the following responsibilities that are performed according to the needs and agenda:
- The Site Manager will be the project lead at the site level of implementation of the HIV prevention project with support from the Programme Manager. S/He must have an in-depth understanding of clinical management of HIV/TB/STI clients as well as experience in health care systems in resource-limited settings for public health delivery, especially TB and HIV/AIDS programmes.
- He/ She will proactively support all capacity building activities/ workshops for HIV prevention implementing sites to enhance the effective implementation of planned activities needed to generate data and statistics.
- Work closely with and supervise project staff at implementation sites and ensure the strategic and functional integration of all technical areas needed for smooth implementation
- Conduct daily supportive supervision visits to sites to provide on-site coaching of health staff whilst solving emerging challenges with implementation
- Ensure timely and quality completion of all project technical deliverables at sites and report in accordance with project guidelines
- Support the M&E Manager in monitoring and evaluation and provision of technical assistance to implementing sites
- Liaise with all Stakeholders when necessary, towards the achievement of Organizational and Departmental Goals
- S/He will be required to provide health services onsite, including ART and PrEP initiation and other available comprehensive services.
- Any other duties as assigned by the KP Programme Director
Skills and Competencies
- Good communication skills
- Coordination skills
- Liaison skills
- Networking
- Problem-solving skills
- Knowledge management
- Planning and organising
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Purpose of the position:
- The role of the Data Quality Monitor is responsible to verify, maintain and prepare Data for RSs, DOH and PR . To ensure that Data is accurately logged and processed.
Minimum Requirements
- A High School diploma/Grade 12 (NQF Level 4)
Experience:
- Minimal travel by land or air if required
- At least 2 -3 years data capturing and monitoring
- Willing to work overtime
- Understanding of HIV/AIDS TB and other diseases
- Understanding of Key populations
- Valid Driver’s License
- Computer literate in MS Office
- Proficient in, record keeping and filing
- IT or networking experience; experience in capturing data, maintaining and/or updating databases and data analysis which includes the whole data management process
- Excellent organizational and administration skills, with a particular emphasis on attention to detail
Duties and Responsibilities
- Liaise with Stakeholders
- Verify compiled Monthly Statistics
- Create/maintain Data Files and appropriate Documentation
- Ensure that all Documents are filled according to Aurum’s SOP’s
- Analayse data as required
- Generate reports as required
- Supervise all staff that are responsible for data capturing
- Maintaining strict confidentiality
- Any other duties as assigned by the M&E Coordinator, Site Manager and/or Key Populations Programme Director
- Capture the data accurately from paper forms into a specific database according to Aurum-specific guidelines
- Track/log all paper forms received in-house in the in-house Tracking/Logging System
- Review paper forms for completeness, accuracy and consistency
- Verifying of data from papers forms with the Electronic Database
- Handle and store data accurately
- Respond to all internal queries from within the organisation about data deliveries and schedules
- Resolve data discrepancies
- Supervise all staff responsible for data collections
- Verify compiled monthly statistics
- Liaise with all Stakeholders, when necessary, towards the achievement of Company and Departmental Goals
- Stakeholder engagement
- Represent Aurum in different TG platforms and Technical Working Groups (TWG)
- Create/maintain Data Files and appropriate Documentation
- Ensure that all Documents are filed according to the organisation’s SOP’s
- Ensuring clients records are completed correctly
- Participate in proactive Team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
- Adheres to all Data Management SOP’s, Guidelines and Confidential Agreements
- Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures according to prescribed procedures and legislation
- Report all unsafe activities to Senior Management/Human Resources
- Adhere and maintain Decision making authority as allocated to the position
Skills and Competencies
- Excellent communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Computer literacy and IT skills
- Problem-solving
- Stakeholder management
- Excellent organisational and administration skills
- Reporting and statistics
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Purpose of the position:
- The Human Rights Advocacy Officer is responsible for promoting, protecting, and advancing the human rights of key populationsspecifically transgender (TG) people within HIV, public health, and community justice programs. The role involves leading advocacy initiatives, strengthening community empowerment, monitoring rights violations, and engaging government, civil society, and health stakeholders to ensure equitable access to services, legal protections, and non-discriminatory environments.The Advocacy Officer will also be responsible for supporting the advocacy and engagement of stakeholders and players in the district of programme implementation. He/She will manage the engagement of stakeholders, advocacy within the district, sensitisation trainings, human rights defenders and the respective reporting on these issues.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Matric Certificate or Equivalent
Advantageous
- Any post-matric certifications in social work, community work or advocacy and communication will be advantageous
- Driver’s license (Code B)
Work Experience
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in advocacy/human rights or programming in the public health or HIV field.
- Experience in conducting trainings and workshops.
- Experience in community-based advocacy and community sensitization for PLHIV and/or key and vulnerable populations.
- Experience in identifying and engaging with community stakeholders
- Demonstrable facilitation skills
- Computer literate in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Report-writing skills
- Planning and organisational skills
- Good communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Non-judgmental, trustworthy and empathetic personality
- Demonstrate strong professional attitude and behaviour at all times
- Ability to travel when required
- Experience in working with KVPs and/or harm reduction and people who use drugs programming beneficial
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop quarterly advocacy plans for the district and implement them.
- Apply risk and harm reduction principles in advocacy work.
- Advocate for the rights and needs of TG.
- Working with the programme team, play a key role in the networking and engagement with communities, district stakeholders such as the DoH, PCA and DAC, SAPS and DSD.
- Participate in meetings with programme team to discuss progress and address challenges to continuously improve engagement, advocacy and ensure seamless implementation.
- Identify service gaps for transgender (TG) people, and collaborate with the programme team to develop strategies that address these gaps and incorporate them into the advocacy plan.
- Working with the programme team, ensure the implementation of the operational plan.
- Represent the programme with integrity at meetings and engagements and respond to all programme requests from external parties.
- Along with the programme team and peer educators, identify stakeholders in district to engage in sensitisation workshops.
- Conduct sensitisation workshops to stakeholders per quarter.
- Attend the human rights defenders training of the trainers
- Support and monitor the collection of human rights violations per peer educators.
- Support peer educators in identifying MSM in need of further psychosocial support.
- Support peer educators in completing the human rights tools correctly and accurately.
- Verify reports from peer educators on human rights violations.
- If applicable, write reports.
- Participate in learning and development opportunities (trainings, workshops, information sessions etc.).
- Perform related office administration duties of the Programme.
- Attend meetings, briefings, debriefing, staff meetings and other as directed to do so on a regular basis.
- Additional responsibilities delegated by managers from time to time.
- Represent the organisation with professionalism
- Act as a role model to strengthen positive behaviour change of MSM and peer educators.
- Any other duties as assigned by the Project Coordinator
Skills and Competencies
- Good communication skills
- Coordination skills
- Liaison skills
- Networking
- Problem-solving skills
- Knowledge management
- Planning and organising
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Purpose of the position:
- The data/capturer administrator is responsible for providing administrative support to team members within the office as well as capturing incoming programmatic data on the relevant electronic databases, check data completeness, consistency and data verification. The position may include performing many office duties including supporting the sites leader to control petty cash, typing, faxing, scanning, copying, minute-taking, ordering supplies, attending meetings and setting up appointments, etc.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Grade 12 or Equivalent
- Business Administration Certificate or similar
Work Experience:
- Two years’ experience in an administrative role
- Previous experience of being an administrator
- Computer literate in MS Office
- Three or more years related experience in the HIV AIDS and STI programme
- IT or networking experience; experience in capturing data, maintaining and/or updating databases and data analysis which includes the whole data management process
- Excellent organizational and administration skills, with a particular emphasis on attention to detail
- Proficiency in English and another South African language
- Valid code 8 driver’s licence
Duties and Responsibilities
- Liaise with external and internal stakeholders
- Implementation of administration systems
- Capture incoming data on clients rendered service from the mobile team and outreach team
- Follow up with staff to make sure data capture forms is accurately filled in, completed and returned timeously
- Store, maintain captured data and do regular backups
- Check data for completeness, consistency and data verification
- File hard and electronic copies of data submitted
- Validate data and submit reports when required
- Meet with Peer Educators, HAST Counsellors and PNCs on regular basis to discuss data concerns
- Retrieving service users’ records
- Office management
- General office support
- Managing the headcount register for walk-in clients
- Implement administration systems
- Employee data capturing and monitoring
- Filing and record keeping
- Minute-taking
- Managing and routing office communications, letters and documents
- Preserving office records
- Gathering information for reporting purposes
- Updating office manuals
- Managing electronic and printed files
- Typing and utilising MS Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Utilise the relevant software packages
- Retrieve clients records during consultation
- General office duties
- Faxing, scanning, copying
- Ordering office supplies
- Conducting employee orientation
- Attending meetings, functions and events
- Organising diaries
- Handling of guests and stakeholders
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Provide information and feedback as required
- Timeous resolution of queries
- Create favourable relations with all stakeholders
- Works cooperatively with all team members to support the achievement of work plan activities
- Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
- Implements self-development initiatives
- Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures according to prescribed legislation
- Report all unsafe activities to Senior Management/Human Resources
- Adhere to decision making procedures
- Adhere to decision making procedures
Skills and Competencies
- Good communication skills
- Coordination skills
- Liaison skills
- Networking
- Problem-solving skills
- Knowledge management
- Planning and organising
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Purpose of the position:
- The role of the Data Quality Monitor is responsible to verify, maintain and prepare Data for RSs, DOH and PR . To ensure that Data is accurately logged and processed.
Minimum Requirements
- A High School diploma/Grade 12 (NQF Level 4)
Experience:
- Minimal travel by land or air if required
- At least 2 -3 years data capturing and monitoring
- Willing to work overtime
- Understanding of HIV/AIDS TB and other diseases
- Understanding of Key populations
- Valid Driver’s License
- Computer literate in MS Office
- Proficient in, record keeping and filing
- IT or networking experience; experience in capturing data, maintaining and/or updating databases and data analysis which includes the whole data management process
- Excellent organizational and administration skills, with a particular emphasis on attention to detail
Duties and Responsibilities
- Liaise with Stakeholders
- Verify compiled Monthly Statistics
- Create/maintain Data Files and appropriate Documentation
- Ensure that all Documents are filled according to Aurum’s SOP’s
- Analayse data as required
- Generate reports as required
- Supervise all staff that are responsible for data capturing
- Maintaining strict confidentiality
- Any other duties as assigned by the M&E Coordinator, Site Manager and/or Key Populations Programme Director
- Capture the data accurately from paper forms into a specific database according to Aurum-specific guidelines
- Track/log all paper forms received in-house in the in-house Tracking/Logging System
- Review paper forms for completeness, accuracy and consistency
- Verifying of data from papers forms with the Electronic Database
- Handle and store data accurately
- Respond to all internal queries from within the organisation about data deliveries and schedules
- Resolve data discrepancies
- Supervise all staff responsible for data collections
- Verify compiled monthly statistics
- Liaise with all Stakeholders, when necessary, towards the achievement of Company and Departmental Goals
- Stakeholder engagement
- Represent Aurum in different TG platforms and Technical Working Groups (TWG)
- Create/maintain Data Files and appropriate Documentation
- Ensure that all Documents are filed according to the organisation’s SOP’s
- Ensuring clients records are completed correctly
- Participate in proactive Team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
- Adheres to all Data Management SOP’s, Guidelines and Confidential Agreements
- Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures according to prescribed procedures and legislation
- Report all unsafe activities to Senior Management/Human Resources
- Adhere and maintain Decision making authority as allocated to the position
Skills and Competencies
- Excellent communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Computer literacy and IT skills
- Problem-solving
- Stakeholder management
- Excellent organisational and administration skills
- Reporting and statistics
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Purpose of the position:
- The main purpose of this role is to deliver safe, secure, and timely driving services to support the daily operations of the company. This entails transporting the outreach teams, commodities and equipment in mobile units to and from different locations, observing all road safety and traffic laws. Additionally, this position is accountable for the efficient operation and maintenance of the vehicle.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- High School diploma/Gr 12 (NQF Level 4)
Advantageous:
- Safe Driving Course or Similar
- HIV Counselling and Testing Certificate
- RTCQI Certificate
Work Experience:
- 3 years of driving experience
- 2 years of HIV testing and counselling
- 2 years’ HIV and TB community education
- Previous experience of working within the Key Populations Programme
Job Requirements:
- Valid code A Driver’s license
- Valid Professional Drivers Permit (PDP)
- Understanding of specimen handling and transportation
- Ability to communicate in English and in another local language (Zulu, Setswana, SeSotho, Xhosa, Afrikaans)
- Practical experience with Road Legislation
- SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
- Willing to work overtime
Duties and Responsibilities
- Complies with relevant legislation and the organisation’s policies and procedures regarding vehicle maintenance
- Inspects the vehicle and reports defects to the relevant manager
- Provide safe transport services for all business requirements
- Ensures that during outreach activities the staff and vehicle are secure
- Maintains a daily transportation log and ensures petrol slips are submitted on a weekly basis
- Assist with any other activities at the testing sites as per line management
- Assist with HIV testing and TB screening
- Conducts mapping and site profiling
- Observe road and traffic laws and regulations
- Adhere to safe driving practices, including local driving codes and internally agreed standards
- Ensures the latest emergency numbers are listed in the vehicle
- Maintains client confidentiality
Skills and Competencies
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organisation.
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Purpose of the position:
- These incumbents will provide HIV and TB counselling and testing to transgender people in compliance with the Department of Health’s and the project's HIV and TB service profile and reporting requirements. They will also support community-based HIV Testing Services (HTS), working closely with the Outreach Teams. The HST Counsellor is responsible for providing HIV/AIDS testing and counselling. The HST Counsellor also renders psychosocial support counselling and continued adherence support for participants
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Grade 12
- HIV/AIDS Counselling and Testing Certificate
Advantageous
- Relationship Counselling Certificate
- Trauma Counselling Certificate
- RTCQI certificate
Work Experience
- 2 years’ HIV testing and counselling
- 2 years’ HIV and TB community education and mobilisation
Duties and Responsibilities
- HIV testing and counselling (HTS)
- Couples counselling
- Index offering to unsuppressed, newly diagnosed and Return-To-Care Clients.
- Provide a linkage from diagnosis to HIV care and treatment
- Provide adherence counselling and patient education
- Initiation and continued adherence support for patients on ART
- Identify and document good HTS practices from implemented Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) activities
- Participate in data analysis processes (facility targets, tracer indicators, cascades)
- Accurately completes consent form
- Completes the HCT register and monthly report all new cases
- Compiles a record on the confirmed clinic the referred client will attend
- Follows-up and documents successful referrals
- Conducts QA activities that include weekly QC testing and daily temperature monitoring of as per RTCQI guidelines
- Submit daily, weekly and monthly data internally and to the facility
- Adheres to infection control and waste disposal policies
- Any other duties as assigned by the line manager
Skills and Competencies
- Good communication skills
- Coordination skills
- Liaison skills
- Networking
- Problem-solving skills
- Knowledge management
- Planning and organising
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Purpose of the position:
- These incumbents will provide HIV and TB counselling and testing to men who have sex with men in compliance with the Department of Health’s and the project's HIV and TB service profile and reporting requirements. They will also support community-based HIV Testing Services (HTS), working closely with the Outreach Teams. The HST Counsellor is responsible for providing HIV/AIDS testing and counselling. The HST Counsellor also renders psychosocial support counselling and continued adherence support for participants.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Grade 12
- HIV/AIDS Counselling and Testing Certificate
Advantageous
- Relationship Counselling Certificate
- Trauma Counselling Certificate
- RTCQI certificate
Work Experience
- 2 years’ HIV testing and counselling
- 2 years’ HIV and TB community education and mobilisation
Duties and Responsibilities
- HIV testing and counselling (HTS)
- Couples counselling
- Index offering to unsuppressed, newly diagnosed and Return-To-Care Clients.
- Provide a linkage from diagnosis to HIV care and treatment
- Provide adherence counselling and patient education
- Initiation and continued adherence support for patients on ART
- Identify and document good HTS practices from implemented Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) activities
- Participate in data analysis processes (facility targets, tracer indicators, cascades)
- Accurately completes consent form
- Completes the HCT register and monthly report all new cases
- Compiles a record on the confirmed clinic the referred client will attend
- Follows-up and documents successful referrals
- Conducts QA activities that include weekly QC testing and daily temperature monitoring of as per RTCQI guidelines
- Submit daily, weekly and monthly data internally and to the facility
- Adheres to infection control and waste disposal policies
- Any other duties as assigned by the line manager
Skills and Competencies
- Good communication skills
- Coordination skills
- Liaison skills
- Networking
- Problem-solving skills
- Knowledge management
- Planning and organising
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Purpose of the position:
- In addition to all responsibilities of a peer coordinator, the Peer Coordinator coordinates peer educators in delivering comprehensive mobile and fixed-site services to Transgender People. The role ensures quality outreach, effective coordination, adherence to protocols, accurate reporting, and community-responsive service delivery This involves ensuring that peer educator work schedules are organized, monitoring peer performances, and ensuring that peer reporting is consistent.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Minimum of Grade 10 (Standard 8)
Advantageous
- Training on HIV Counselling and Testing
Work Experience
- Previous experience as a peer educator/ case manager or outreach worker (6 months)
- Gender diversity, transgender health and human rights (advantage)
- Minimum 1 year as peer educator, linkage officer or outreach worker
- Experience working with transgender communities is a strong advantage
Driving:
- Ability to drive and in possession of Code 8 or 10
- (PDP being an added advantage)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure that outreach to all areas and locations is done as scheduled, by the requisite complement of peer educators
- Coordinate peers in properly conducting programmatic and mapping outreach activities, as per the relevant protocols, under supervision of the PNC
- Ensure that the DIC is staffed during operating hours by the requisite complement of peer educators
- Ensure that peer educator reporting on clients seen and interventions conducted at the DIC and on outreach is done correctly and timeously
- Ensure that peer educators adhere to organisational policies, procedures, and standards. This includes ensuring that peer educators complete and submit all necessary documents correctly and on time
- Work with peer educators in providing the comprehensive package of services to TG people on outreach areas and locations, as scheduled.
- Complete relevant work tools correctly and submit for data reporting
- Refer clients to the mobile clinic and promote other programme services as appropriate
- Partaking in information collection and consultation regarding programme development and improvement
- Identifying TG areas and locations for mobilization
- Educate TG people on HIV prevention, sexual health, hormone therapy referrals and human rights
- Conducting outreach to distribute condoms, lubricants and IEC materials
- Support linkage, follow-up and retention in care for HIV, TB and STIs
- Mobilising TG people to access appropriate mobile health services
- Escorting clients to referral services
- Assisting with the development of new health promoting materials
- Monitor and report stigma, discrimination and rights violations
- Monitoring and evaluating the impact of outreach activities and compile a summary of activities to be submitted to the line manager on a weekly basis
- Reporting back to the Line Manager any positive or negative feedback from TG clients and general community
- Ensuring safety and that rules are respected at all times while on duty
- Providing support and encouragement to TG community
- Assisting clients with appropriate referrals for other issues related to psychosocial, (e.g. Gender based violence, paralegal, rape, etc.)
- Collaborating with community role-players in engaging communities in providing friendly health services
- Maintaining relations with health services managers, and other gate keepers/stakeholders
- Assisting with managing client crises, if needed
Skills and Competencies
- Ability to read, review, provide input and feedback on outreach activities
- Write reports/minutes, business correspondence and develop Standard Operating Procedures/Work Instructions (SOPs/WIs), Work plans, templates, etc.
- Effectively present information as part of behaviour-change intervention and respond to questions
- Conduct site profiling and estimate MSM at a location
- Complete all data tools, registers and up-dated monthly reports on all activities concerning the project
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
- Ability to deal with problems involving several activities and continuously consult for further advice and guidance
- Computer literacy (Internet, Microsoft package)
- Reporting and indicator tracking
- Knowledge of HIV, STI, PrEP, PEP, ART and retention strategies
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Purpose of the position:
- To conduct out-reach activities to reach the TG community by providing accurate health information, mobilization of TG people to the mobile unit and linkage to care. The peer educator is responsible for providing peer support to all patients already on HIV treatment, and those beginning their treatment journey. Providing telephonic support and follow-ups. The incumbent should also be tracing Pre ART, and treatment interrupters with the aim to bring them back and re-engage them to care. They will also be responsible for providing education and information around treatment and care to all patients. Providing information and support to participants (new and existing) in the decanting programme as well as rendering psychosocial support counselling and mentoring on a regular basis resulting in adherence and retention to care.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Matric
- Peer educators should be coming from the TG community
Advantageous:
- Post Matric qualification
- Community involvement/participation
Experience:
- A basic understanding of HIV testing and/or counselling
- Experience working with community structures especially in HIV education and mobilisation
- At least one-year of experience in providing support and/or counselling to HIV infected individuals, dealing with psychosocial issues that influence health-seeking behaviours
Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform place-based outreach based on the micro planning methodology to PWUD, their partners and stakeholders in the area.
- Distribution of HIV prevention commodities – condoms and lubricants to the TG people.
- Coordinate with client engagement officers to identify patient that need support.
- Be able to provide simple and relevant HIV/TB information to service users in a clear, convincing, and age-appropriate manner.
- Register and maintain all patients on ART onto the appropriate data collection registers/tools.
- Work in collaboration with community-based-organisations that work with patients.
- Coordinate referrals to clinic and community-based HIV care and treatment services, and advocate for accessibility to these services.
- Create and maintain favourable relationships with Internal and External Stakeholders
- Actively engage with tracers and community-based services to find patients who have missed appointments and ascertain if they are lost to follow up.
- Record and report all data obtained in the field.
- Generate routine Reports and Correspondence
- Any other duties as assigned by the line manager
Skills and Competencies
- Examining Information
- Documenting Facts
- Interacting with People
- Establishing Rapport
- Understanding People
- Valuing Individuals
- Following Procedures
- Upholding Standards
- Perform place-based outreach based on the micro planning methodology to PWUD, their partners and stakeholders in the area
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Purpose of the position:
- The stock controller is responsible for ensuring the timely supply of essential health products and other inventory items, as well as coordinating the maintenance of healthcare equipment in compliance with regulatory standards and organizational requirements.
Minimum requirements:
Education
- Grade 12 with mathematics
Job Requirements:
- At least 3 – 5 years’ work experience in government and / or NPO sectors
- Basic computer skills
- Minimal overnight travel (up to 10%) by land or air if required
- Drivers license and own car
- Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, and routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics
- SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
- Willing to work overtime
Advantageous:
- A qualification in Microsoft Office: Word & Excel
- Fluent in English. Fluency in local languages
- Qualification procurement and stock management
Duties and Responsibilities
- Liaise with stakeholders
- Assist the delegated Professional Nurse in managing Health Products within scope of practice
- Ordering, receiving, storing, and issuing of stock to ensure optimal availability. This includes all commodities provided by DoH facilities and those to be procured through the funder
- Coordinating health equipment manintenance.
- Ensuring that stock and equipment is managed according to the organisation and funder requirements.
- Managing medical waste
- Compiling and submitting reports
- Weekly stock counts of all commodities, both medical and non-medical items, with stock card submissions to funder as required
- Temperature monitoring of pharmacy store room
Skills and Competencies
- Good communication skills
- Coordination skills
- Liaison skills
- Networking
- Problem-solving skills
- Knowledge management
- Planning and organising
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Purpose of the position:
- The Professional Nurse (PN) is responsible for comprehensive, integrated cascade of care, inclusive of diagnosing, treating, monitoring and evaluating communicable and infectious diseases. The PN will consult and provide preventative, curative and rehabilitative treatment/health care to Transgender (TG) People on various clinical aspects (Adult Curative care inclusive of communicable, non-communicable diseases).
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Grade 12
- Diploma/degree in Nursing (NQF Level 7)
- Dispensing license preferable, or a willingness to study towards this
- NIMART preferable, or a willingness to study towards this
Work Experience
- A minimum of 2 years’ community nursing experience
- A minimum of 1 years’ experience working with Key Populations
- Experience with NiMART, ART Clubs, Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH), previous experience in key populations/TG
Other Requirements:
- Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a professional nurse
- Computer literate in MW Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Proficiency in English and isiZulu languages
- Valid code 8 driver’s licence
- Willingness to travel as and when required
Duties and Responsibilities
- Communicating and determining the status of the client and or referring to historical records to evaluate and establish treatment/medication required
- Analysing symptoms and conducting specific examinations and/or conducting tests and physical assessments
- Interpreting and/or seeking clarity from Clinical Supervisor on specific test results and providing client with an explanation on treatment sequence according to Protocol, Policy and Guidelines
- Making a nursing diagnosis according to policy, protocol and Guidelines
- Prescribing/administering the necessary medication/drugs in required dosages to control infection in line with Policy guidelines.
- Implementing and integrating policy and programmes relating to PHC – TG Health, SRH, HTS, TB Screening, PACK/Pulsa Plus/PC101.
- Documenting Referrals and communicating of referrals to Clinical Supervisor
- Consulting and managing HIV positive clients with opportunistic infections according to policy, protocol and guidelines – referring appropriately.
- Attending to Trauma and medical emergencies according to Protocol, Policies and Guidelines.
- Managing follow up care of referrals.
- Initiating, managing and prescribing clients diagnosed with HIV for ART according to Protocol, Policy and Guidelines. * Only applicable to Organisations who operate in medical settings with access to Pharmaceuticals and NIMART trained staff.
- Attending to Follow up ART and PrEP clients.
- Attending to referrals from peer educators, site coordinators, social auxiliary worker and programme manager.
- Supporting the formation on adherence and biomedical support groups for TG.
- Maintaining accurate reports and records of procedures performed.
- Keeping accurate, up-to-date records of medical supplies, equipment and drugs in own area of operation
- Updating Clinical records and registers: Referral, Linkage, ART, HTS
- Providing statistics on portfolios delegated.
- Managing Drug supply and HIV RDTs in line with GPP (Good Pharmacy Practice)
- Monitoring HTS data and ensuring targets are met
- Monitoring referrals and ensuring successful referrals are validated
- Participating in meetings: networking and stakeholder engagement
- Keeping abreast with new clinical developments e.g. training, in-service training, reading journals, policies, and procedures related to job
- Assisting with setting of goals, objectives and interventions for quality service delivery
- Ensuring all medical equipment is in working order
- Adhering to health and safety and infection control policies and procedures
- Implementing and maintaining quality assurance programmes:
- Assisting with assessments
- Implementing rapid test continuous quality improvement: Independent quality control and proficiency testing for HIV RDTs
- Demonstrating and explaining procedures related to testing and treatment, medical waste disposal, drugs/medication dosages
- Monitoring execution implementing corrective measures to rectify deviations and mitigate risk
- Checking and reinforcing first aid skills and understanding emergency procedures and linkages to care
- Providing guidelines on responses to “Frequently Asked Questions” on PHC issues
- Assisting with referral pathways – building networks
- Communicating and making available information and advice on preventative and primitive approaches to health care e.g. HIV/TB/SRH, particularly in the context of the programme
- Providing health education on Family Planning, healthy lifestyles and social responsibility
- Demonstrating treatment techniques for specific diseases to TG
- Participating in programme activities as agreed
- Playing a role with the community and site you work in in providing health services to TG
- Supporting DOH with events and campaigns
- Attend meetings, briefings, debriefing, staff meetings and other as directed to do so on a regular basis
- Additional responsibilities delegated by managers from time to time
- Represent the organisation with pride and ensure you adhere to the ethos and principles
- Be a role model to strengthen positive behaviour change of TG and the programme team
Skills and Competencies
- Excellent knowledge of HIV, TB and STI, prevention approaches and DoH screening guidelines
- An in-depth understanding and knowledge of legislative requirements, acceptable practices and procedures
- High-level planning and organisational skills
- Good communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills, including being a team player
- Demonstrate strong professional attitude and behaviour at all times
- Ability to work non-traditional hours which may include weekends from time to time
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Report-writing and statistics
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Purpose of the position:
- Coordinate projects to develop, implement, and support comprehensive programs for Key Populations, focusing on prevention, treatment, and care. These initiatives include addressing human rights violations and providing psychosocial interventions for Transgender (TG) People.
- The Project Coordinator plays a crucial role as a key member of the Project Management Team, overseeing the HIV Prevention Project. This position involves a comprehensive range of responsibilities, including the effective administration, organization, and coordination of all project activities. The Project Coordinator ensures that the project's objectives—such as reducing HIV transmission rates and increasing community awareness—are met efficiently and effectively.
- Additionally, the Project Coordinator is tasked with maintaining clear communication among team members, stakeholders, and community partners. This includes organizing regular meetings, monitoring progress against project goals, and implementing necessary adjustments to keep the project on track. By ensuring that all operational processes are streamlined, the Project Coordinator significantly contributes to creating a structured environment in which the project can thrive and respond dynamically to challenges. Their leadership is essential in fostering collaboration and driving the project towards its successful completion.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year College/University or equivalent - Knowledge/Information Services, Education, Health, Behavioural, Life/Social Sciences, Human Resource Management, Health Economist, Public Health, Social Science, Nursing, Medicine, or related field
- NIMART Certified
- Dispensing Licence
- Registration with South African Nursing Council
Advantageous
- Certificate in Project Management
- Certificate in Human Resource Management
- Advanced Diploma in Primary Health Care SANC registered
Experience:
- 2 years’ experience in working with Key Populations: MSM/TG
- At least 2 years’ experience in Project Management
- Experience in analysing Data and summarising vast amounts of Data into Graphs
- Minimum Two (2) years progressively responsible experience in Development Program co-ordination, Key Populations, or related Public Health Project Management
- Technical experience in one or more of the following areas: Stakeholder Relations, Technical Support, Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation, Internal/External Stakeholder Communications
Job Requirements:
- Occasional overnight travel (up to 20%) by land or air if required
- Advanced knowledge of HIV/Aids and TB Management
- Own Car
- Valid Driver’s license
- Intermediate personal computer skills, including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, and graphics.
- Efficient in Microsoft Office
- Willing to work overtime
Duties and Responsibilities
- The incumbent is assigned all or part of the following responsibilities that are performed according to the needs and agenda:
- The Site Manager will be the project lead at the site level of implementation of the HIV prevention project with support from the Programme Manager. S/He must have an in-depth understanding of clinical management of HIV/TB/STI clients as well as experience in health care systems in resource-limited settings for public health delivery, especially TB and HIV/AIDS programmes.
- He/ She will proactively support all capacity building activities/ workshops for HIV prevention implementing sites to enhance the effective implementation of planned activities needed to generate data and statistics.
- Work closely with and supervise project staff at implementation sites and ensure the strategic and functional integration of all technical areas needed for smooth implementation
- Conduct daily supportive supervision visits to sites to provide on-site coaching of health staff whilst solving emerging challenges with implementation
- Ensure timely and quality completion of all project technical deliverables at sites and report in accordance with project guidelines
- Support the M&E Manager in monitoring and evaluation and provision of technical assistance to implementing sites
- Liaise with all Stakeholders when necessary, towards the achievement of Organizational and Departmental Goals
- S/He will be required to provide health services onsite, including ART and PrEP initiation and other available comprehensive services.
- Any other duties as assigned by the KP Programme Director
Skills and Competencies
- Good communication skills
- Coordination skills
- Liaison skills
- Networking
- Problem-solving skills
- Knowledge management
- Planning and organising
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Purpose of the position:
- To provide professional and holistic social work services by assessing the needs of clients within the Key Populations Programme and implementing interventions and processes to meet these needs.
- The social worker plays a central role in providing psychosocial support, case management, and community outreach to key populations, specifically Transgender (TG) People. The position ensures that KP communities receive stigma-free, rights-based, gender-sensitive health and social services, while also contributing to advocacy and empowerment initiatives
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Degree in social work
- Proof of registration with the South African Council for Social Services Platform as a Social Worker
Experience:
- At least 3 years’ experience working in the public health sector as a Social Worker.
- Experience in administration and management.
- Experience working with Key Populations in the HIV/TB Sector
Job requirements:
- Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
- Minimal/Moderate overnight travel (up to 30%) by land or air if required.
- Willing to work overtime.
Duties and Responsibilities
The role of the social worker is to provide social support services, interventions or referrals based on the needs arising
This includes:
- Advanced adherence counselling and facilitates monthly adherence clubs and other appropriate support groups to improve ART and PrEP retention
- Trauma and IPV counselling and referral
- Mental health assessment and referral
- Substance use assessment and referral
- Review all human rights violations cases reported by peer educators, human rights ambassadors and advocacy officers, and assess case merits
- Engage with clients who experienced/reported human rights violations and work towards resolutions of these cases
- Assessing human rights violations and escalating relevant cases to paralegals for further action
- Supporting paralegals and attorneys with additional information on cases as needed
- Assess the clients’ needs, situations, strengths, and support networks to determine goals and appropriate interventions.
- Refer clients to appropriate treatment centres, as indicated.
- Monitor referrals to ensure that clients access services or support that they have been referred to.
- Make recommendations on the best course of action for a client and/or family.
- Organise/ Plan the appropriate package of support to alleviate distress and promote social wellbeing for clients.
- Ensuring that all client files, and other records, comply with policies, regulations, and procedures.
- Provide progress reports and participate in internal and external meetings.
- Submit monthly activity reports as per workplan to the district level SR supervisor
- Maintain and update databases or registers used.
- Perform all administrative functions required of the job.
- Facilitating appropriate referrals.
- Ensure reaching outcomes of Human Rights Violations.
- Conducts home visits for patients when required, particularly those lost to follow-up
- Provides debriefing and/or counselling to staff when necessary
Skills and Competencies
- Excellent understanding of the Social Assistance Act, National Health Act and Children’s Act, relevant policies and guidelines
- Sound knowledge of the Public Service Act and the Batho Pele Principles
- Good understanding of existing information systems used in Social Services
- Knowledge an understanding of government supported psychological and social support systems also working within the Key Populations spaces relating to men who have sex with other men, and transgender persons.
- Ability to think strategically, proactively identify barriers and risks, and optimize use of the resources at hand
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Professional counselling skills
- Good coordination skills
- Conflict resolution skills
- Ability to build, lead, and motivate effective teams
- Excellent communication skills (both interpersonal and written)
- Excellent report writing skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Administrative and management skills
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Purpose of the position:
- The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will support the implementation of MERL activities for the Global Fund TB/HIV and related grant activities.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification in M&E, information technology, Public health, data management or statistics.
Experience:
- At least four years’ experience in HIV and/or TB programming and related underlying health issues, with a specific focus on M&E.
- Demonstrated experience in data management and reporting systems including tools development, data capturing, analysis and report writing.
- Experience of working in Global Fund, PEPFAR or other donor funded projects is desirable.
- Good understanding and experience in using NDOH information management systems like the District Health Information System (DHIS), Tier.Net, Health Patient Registration System (HPRS), Electronic Drug Resistance Register (EDRWEB)) would be an added advantage.
- Proficiency in verbal and written communication skills.
- A valid driver’s license is essential.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Work closely with the MERL team, program team leads and data management staff to ensure HIV/TB and underlying health conditions, data management processes and M&E systems are managed in line with Department of Health (DOH) information management guidelines, policies and procedures as well as Global Fund (GF) reporting requirements.
- Report on Sub-Recipient (SR) performance indicators and monitoring frameworks.
- Collate SR monthly and quarterly progress reporting.
- Facilitate training and capacity development to enable the SR MERL Team.
- Participate in performance indicators, On-Site Data Verification (OSD) and DQA audits.
- Provide inputs towards the monitoring of activities, outputs and outcomes and validity of information.
- Lead the overall implementation of HIV/TB as well as underlying health conditions M&E activities and provide the overall leadership and management of all district program performance reporting, and M&E.
- Assist with the development and implementation of learning agenda to inform the PR and other stakeholders about the lessons learned from grant activities.
- Assist with the development of a grant work plan, data collection instruments and tracking progress against the set grant targets.
- Provide MERL technical assistance on data analytics, reporting and data utilization for decision making to the district, sub-district and facility levels through mentorship and training.
- Strengthening and capacity building on existing national health information systems such as EDR.Web, TIER.Net, DHIS, HPRS and other systems to enhance data visibility via dashboards and cascade analysis to enhance programme improvement.
- Participate in district and sub-district MERL meetings, workshops and discussions to provide ongoing technical support.
Skills and Competencies
- Good communication skills
- Coordination skills
- Liaison skills
- Networking
- Problem-solving skills
- Knowledge management
- Planning and organising
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Purpose of the position:
- The Professional Nurse (PN) is responsible for comprehensive, integrated cascade of care, inclusive of diagnosing, treating, monitoring and evaluating communicable and infectious diseases. The PN will consult and provide preventative, curative and rehabilitative treatment/health care to Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM) on various clinical aspects (Adult Curative care inclusive of communicable, non-communicable diseases).
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Grade 12
- Diploma/degree in Nursing (NQF Level 7)
- Dispensing license preferable, or a willingness to study towards this
- NIMART preferable, or a willingness to study towards this
Work Experience
- A minimum of 2 years’ community nursing experience
- A minimum of 1 years’ experience working with Key Populations
- Experience with NiMART, ART Clubs, Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH), previous experience in key populations/MSM
Other Requirements:
- Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a professional nurse
- Computer literate in MW Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Proficiency in English and isiZulu languages
- Valid code 8 driver’s licence
- Willingness to travel as and when required
Duties and Responsibilities
- Communicating and determining the status of the client and or referring to historical records to evaluate and establish treatment/medication required
- Analysing symptoms and conducting specific examinations and/or conducting tests and physical assessments
- Interpreting and/or seeking clarity from Clinical Supervisor on specific test results and providing client with an explanation on treatment sequence according to Protocol, Policy and Guidelines
- Making a nursing diagnosis according to policy, protocol and Guidelines
- Prescribing/administering the necessary medication/drugs in required dosages to control infection in line with Policy guidelines.
- Implementing and integrating policy and programmes relating to PHC – MSM Health, SRH, HTS, TB Screening, PACK/Pulsa Plus/PC101.
- Documenting Referrals and communicating of referrals to Clinical Supervisor
- Consulting and managing HIV positive clients with opportunistic infections according to policy, protocol and guidelines – referring appropriately.
- Attending to Trauma and medical emergencies according to Protocol, Policies and Guidelines.
- Managing follow up care of referrals.
- Initiating, managing and prescribing clients diagnosed with HIV for ART according to Protocol, Policy and Guidelines. * Only applicable to Organisations who operate in medical settings with access to Pharmaceuticals and NIMART trained staff.
- Attending to Follow up ART and PrEP clients.
- Attending to referrals from peer educators, site coordinators, social auxiliary worker and programme manager.
- Supporting the formation on adherence and biomedical support groups for MSM.
- Maintaining accurate reports and records of procedures performed.
- Keeping accurate, up-to-date records of medical supplies, equipment and drugs in own area of operation
- Updating Clinical records and registers: Referral, Linkage, ART, HTS
- Providing statistics on portfolios delegated.
- Managing Drug supply and HIV RDTs in line with GPP (Good Pharmacy Practice)
- Monitoring HTS data and ensuring targets are met
- Monitoring referrals and ensuring successful referrals are validated
- Participating in meetings: networking and stakeholder engagement
- Keeping abreast with new clinical developments e.g. training, in-service training, reading journals, policies, and procedures related to job
- Assisting with setting of goals, objectives and interventions for quality service delivery
- Ensuring all medical equipment is in working order
- Adhering to health and safety and infection control policies and procedures
- Implementing and maintaining quality assurance programmes:
- Assisting with assessments
- Implementing rapid test continuous quality improvement: Independent quality control and proficiency testing for HIV RDTs
- Demonstrating and explaining procedures related to testing and treatment, medical waste disposal, drugs/medication dosages
- Monitoring execution implementing corrective measures to rectify deviations and mitigate risk
- Checking and reinforcing first aid skills and understanding emergency procedures and linkages to care
- Providing guidelines on responses to “Frequently Asked Questions” on PHC issues
- Assisting with referral pathways – building networks
- Communicating and making available information and advice on preventative and primitive approaches to health care e.g. HIV/TB/SRH, particularly in the context of the programme
- Providing health education on Family Planning, healthy lifestyles and social responsibility
- Demonstrating treatment techniques for specific diseases to MSM
- Participating in programme activities as agreed
- Playing a role with the community and site you work in in providing health services to MSM
- Supporting DOH with events and campaigns
- Attend meetings, briefings, debriefing, staff meetings and other as directed to do so on a regular basis
- Additional responsibilities delegated by managers from time to time
- Represent the organisation with pride and ensure you adhere to the ethos and principles
- Be a role model to strengthen positive behaviour change of MSM and the programme team
Skills and Competencies
- Excellent knowledge of HIV, TB and STI, prevention approaches and DoH screening guidelines
- An understanding of the challenges facing MSM in the health context and an ability to communicate and work well with MSM in the provision of health services
- An in-depth understanding and knowledge of legislative requirements, acceptable practices and procedures
- High-level planning and organisational skills
- Good communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills, including being a team player
- Demonstrate strong professional attitude and behaviour at all times
- Ability to work non-traditional hours which may include weekends from time to time
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Report-writing and statistics
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Purpose of the position:
- Coordinate projects to develop, implement, and support comprehensive programs for Key Populations, focusing on prevention, treatment, and care. These initiatives include addressing human rights violations and providing psychosocial interventions for Transgender (TG) People.
- The Project Coordinator plays a crucial role as a key member of the Project Management Team, overseeing the HIV Prevention Project. This position involves a comprehensive range of responsibilities, including the effective administration, organization, and coordination of all project activities. The Project Coordinator ensures that the project's objectives—such as reducing HIV transmission rates and increasing community awareness—are met efficiently and effectively.
- Additionally, the Project Coordinator is tasked with maintaining clear communication among team members, stakeholders, and community partners. This includes organizing regular meetings, monitoring progress against project goals, and implementing necessary adjustments to keep the project on track. By ensuring that all operational processes are streamlined, the Project Coordinator significantly contributes to creating a structured environment in which the project can thrive and respond dynamically to challenges. Their leadership is essential in fostering collaboration and driving the project towards its successful completion.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year College/University or equivalent - Knowledge/Information Services, Education, Health, Behavioural, Life/Social Sciences, Human Resource Management, Health Economist, Public Health, Social Science, Nursing, Medicine, or related field
- NIMART Certified
- Dispensing Licence
- Registration with South African Nursing Council
Advantageous
- Certificate in Project Management
- Certificate in Human Resource Management
- Advanced Diploma in Primary Health Care SANC registered
Experience:
- 2 years’ experience in working with Key Populations: MSM/TG
- At least 2 years’ experience in Project Management
- Experience in analysing Data and summarising vast amounts of Data into Graphs
- Minimum Two (2) years progressively responsible experience in Development Program co-ordination, Key Populations, or related Public Health Project Management
- Technical experience in one or more of the following areas: Stakeholder Relations, Technical Support, Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation, Internal/External Stakeholder Communications
Job Requirements:
- Occasional overnight travel (up to 20%) by land or air if required
- Advanced knowledge of HIV/Aids and TB Management
- Own Car
- Valid Driver’s license
- Intermediate personal computer skills, including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, and graphics.
- Efficient in Microsoft Office
- Willing to work overtime
Duties and Responsibilities
- The incumbent is assigned all or part of the following responsibilities that are performed according to the needs and agenda:
- The Site Manager will be the project lead at the site level of implementation of the HIV prevention project with support from the Programme Manager. S/He must have an in-depth understanding of clinical management of HIV/TB/STI clients as well as experience in health care systems in resource-limited settings for public health delivery, especially TB and HIV/AIDS programmes.
- He/ She will proactively support all capacity building activities/ workshops for HIV prevention implementing sites to enhance the effective implementation of planned activities needed to generate data and statistics.
- Work closely with and supervise project staff at implementation sites and ensure the strategic and functional integration of all technical areas needed for smooth implementation
- Conduct daily supportive supervision visits to sites to provide on-site coaching of health staff whilst solving emerging challenges with implementation
- Ensure timely and quality completion of all project technical deliverables at sites and report in accordance with project guidelines
- Support the M&E Manager in monitoring and evaluation and provision of technical assistance to implementing sites
- Liaise with all Stakeholders when necessary, towards the achievement of Organizational and Departmental Goals
- S/He will be required to provide health services onsite, including ART and PrEP initiation and other available comprehensive services.
- Any other duties as assigned by the KP Programme Director
Skills and Competencies
- Good communication skills
- Coordination skills
- Liaison skills
- Networking
- Problem-solving skills
- Knowledge management
- Planning and organising
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Purpose of the position:
- To provide professional and holistic social work services by assessing the needs of clients within the Key Populations Programme and implementing interventions and processes to meet these needs.
- The social worker plays a central role in providing psychosocial support, case management, and community outreach to key populations, specifically Transgender (TG) People. The position ensures that KP communities receive stigma-free, rights-based, gender-sensitive health and social services, while also contributing to advocacy and empowerment initiatives
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Degree in social work
- Proof of registration with the South African Council for Social Services Platform as a Social Worker
Experience:
- At least 3 years’ experience working in the public health sector as a Social Worker.
- Experience in administration and management.
- Experience working with Key Populations in the HIV/TB Sector
Job requirements:
- Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
- Minimal/Moderate overnight travel (up to 30%) by land or air if required.
- Willing to work overtime.
Duties and Responsibilities
The role of the social worker is to provide social support services, interventions or referrals based on the needs arising
This includes:
- Advanced adherence counselling and facilitates monthly adherence clubs and other appropriate support groups to improve ART and PrEP retention
- Trauma and IPV counselling and referral
- Mental health assessment and referral
- Substance use assessment and referral
- Review all human rights violations cases reported by peer educators, human rights ambassadors and advocacy officers, and assess case merits
- Engage with clients who experienced/reported human rights violations and work towards resolutions of these cases
- Assessing human rights violations and escalating relevant cases to paralegals for further action
- Supporting paralegals and attorneys with additional information on cases as needed
- Assess the clients’ needs, situations, strengths, and support networks to determine goals and appropriate interventions.
- Refer clients to appropriate treatment centres, as indicated.
- Monitor referrals to ensure that clients access services or support that they have been referred to.
- Make recommendations on the best course of action for a client and/or family.
- Organise/ Plan the appropriate package of support to alleviate distress and promote social wellbeing for clients.
- Ensuring that all client files, and other records, comply with policies, regulations, and procedures.
- Provide progress reports and participate in internal and external meetings.
- Submit monthly activity reports as per workplan to the district level SR supervisor
- Maintain and update databases or registers used.
- Perform all administrative functions required of the job.
- Facilitating appropriate referrals.
- Ensure reaching outcomes of Human Rights Violations.
- Conducts home visits for patients when required, particularly those lost to follow-up
- Provides debriefing and/or counselling to staff when necessary
Skills and Competencies
- Excellent understanding of the Social Assistance Act, National Health Act and Children’s Act, relevant policies and guidelines
- Sound knowledge of the Public Service Act and the Batho Pele Principles
- Good understanding of existing information systems used in Social Services
- Knowledge an understanding of government supported psychological and social support systems also working within the Key Populations spaces relating to men who have sex with other men, and transgender persons.
- Ability to think strategically, proactively identify barriers and risks, and optimize use of the resources at hand
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Professional counselling skills
- Good coordination skills
- Conflict resolution skills
- Ability to build, lead, and motivate effective teams
- Excellent communication skills (both interpersonal and written)
- Excellent report writing skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Administrative and management skills
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